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Robert “Bobby” Bagsby, the new University of Washington Bothell / Cascadia College assistant director of campus safety, is a UW graduate (sociology ’96) who began his career as a commissioned officer with the UW Police Department in Seattle.

Students, faculty and staff at the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College will soon come to know Louise Muro as their campus resource officer. She is a commissioned officer under contract from the Bothell Police Department effective Jan. 1.

Campus Safety Director Cham Kao plans continuing training for his officers, increased involvement with departments and students, and more collaboration with the Bothell Police Department. The goal is to ensure that UW Bothell and Cascadia College students, staff and faculty are provided with a safe and secure living, learning and working environment.

University of Washington Bothell Campus Safety officers will conduct an intensive active shooter training with city of Bothell police and firefighters Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (June 14, 16 and 17) at the UWB-2 building.

Campus Safety Director Cham Kao directs a force of 10 officers, two sergeants, four dispatchers and five part-time students. Kao tells his team their focus is to “ensure that the students who come here have a great college experience -- and find different ways to add value to their experience.”